Lake Owen

Medicine Bow-Routt Nfs & Thunder Basin Ng

The campground is adjacent to Lake Owen. It is comprised of two loops under a stand of Lodgepole pines and a few Aspen. Both loops have sites overlooking the lake and site with scenic views of the Snowy Range. There are 35 campsites with tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, trash collection, and vault toilets. The understory is grass, but sites are well separated providing adequate privacy. There is a 14 day stay limit. Owen Lake is 55 acres and offers fishing and boating access.  

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

There are 35 campsites with tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, trash collection, and vault toilets. No water is availale in this campground, please pack your own in. No electrical hook-ups, water hook-ups, or black water hook-ups are available. 

Need to Know

• There are no electric, water, or sewer hookup services.

• Maximum length of stay is 14 days.

• Fires are only allowed in USFS approved metal fire rings.

• Campsites are limited to 8 people and 2 vehicles per site. 

• Dogs must be on leash.

• Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

• Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Contact Information

Mailing

Laramie Ranger District 2468 Jackson Street ATTN: Recreation Program Laramie WY 82070

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: N/A

Rental Options

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Available Campsites

• Site 28, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 31, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 02, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 07, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 09, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 34, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Standard, Loop Scan and Pay, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 05, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 29, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 21, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 03, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 01, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 19, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 23, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 08, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 06, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 27, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 32, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 04, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 35, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 18, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 33, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 15, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 25, Loop Lake Owen, Type Standard Nonelectric